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Pellaea calomelanos

Family: Pteridaceae


What it is like

A fern. The rhizome or underground stem is 4-8 mm across. The fronds are in tufts. They are 30 cm long.


Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Asia, China, Comoro Island, Europe, India, Madagascar, Reunion, South Africa, Southern Africa, Spain


How it is used for food

The stems are used for tea.

Edible parts

Stems - tea


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Pellaea hastata (Thunb.) Prantl; Pellaea hastata Link; Pteris calomelanos Sw.; Pteris hastata Thunb.;